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CPSI Exam Prep
1. Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a distance of .
ANS Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)
2. The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap for a distance
of to both the front and the rear.
ANS 2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of the swing.
3. What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ?
ANS min. length 3"
4. Wheelchair accessible platform
The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed
" horizontal opening
ANS 1/2" (0.5")
5. What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support structure?-
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ANS 72"
6. Comprehensive program of playground safety includes....
ANS - audits
-inspections
-maintenance
7. What does the middle projection gauge measure?
ANS projection entering brain thru eye socket
8. What does the large projection gauge measure?
ANS soft tissue damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area
9. What is the max height of a balance beam?
ANS 12" max hgt for 2-5 yo 16" max hgt for 5-12 yo
10. What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?
ANS 72"
11. What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go - Rounds?
ANS 0.30" (5/16")
12. Entanglement hazards
If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that completely fills the
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interior space of both loops preventing entry items of clothing, is this exempt?
ANS YES
13. What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking equip- ment?
ANS 3 1/2"
14. What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement?
ANS 0.62" (5/8")
15. Partially Bound Openings
The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the opening more than "
ANS 3/4" (0.75")
16. What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components?
ANS 0.95"
17. What is the dowel diameter for roller slides?
ANS 0.19" (3/16")
18. What is the minimum diameter of handrails?
ANS 0.95"
19. What is the diameter of a medium dowel?
ANS .30" (5/16")
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20. What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole?
ANS 18"-20"
21. Stepping forms must be stationary when they are
ANS >30"
22. What is the distance between stepping platforms?
ANS PS 12" max SA 18" max
23. What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)?
ANS Min depth 36" Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users
24. Upper body equipment can be used by children and up
ANS 4
25. What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children?
ANS 22"-26"
26. How many swings per bay?
ANS 2
27. What is a swing splay?
ANS Hangers on swings
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